Lot 4723
A Choice and Important "Grape" Flask, Subtly Iridescent. Roman, likely Syria, c. 2nd to 3rd century. Cf. Sammlung Oppenlander, no. 470, an earlier version. Height: 5". Thickly blown ina more yellow than green glass, this bottle is robust. The shallow funnel mouth has a heavey rolled rim and the long cylinder neck is folded to create a platform-like shoulder to the body. The body is sharply molded with rows of globules as well as two small triangular leaves at the top. At the base is a slighlty raised foot. Exterior shows a light and delicate rose-silver iridescence, which, where flaked off, a shimmering multi-hued silver color glimmers throughout. Intact and perfect. Rare and important!
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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| Realized $3,450 |
